PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — To expand opportunities for students interested in public health careers, Brown University School of Public Health and Bryant University have launched a program that will create a direct pathway for Bryant graduates to enroll in Brown’s master of public health program.

Bryant students who graduate with a minimum 3.25 grade point average and meet application requirements will be eligible for guaranteed admission, following review by Brown’s School of Public Health admissions committee. The pathway guarantees admission for a limited number of Bryant students annually, each of whom will receive a scholarship that covers 35% of tuition, with select students eligible for additional financial aid.

The agreement also provides opportunities for Brown faculty and leaders to engage with Bryant students through lectures and advising, offering undergraduates early exposure to public health education and careers.

The collaboration highlights how universities can work together in preparing students to address complex public health challenges while deepening academic ties between two leading Rhode Island institutions, said Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, interim dean of Brown’s School of Public Health.

“At a time when public health systems are under pressure, it’s more important than ever for institutions like Brown and Bryant to work together to prepare the next generation of leaders,” Beaudoin said. “This agreement helps keep the public health workforce pipeline in Rhode Island strong by creating new opportunities for talented students to train and lead in the field.”

Bryant graduates accepted into the program will receive rigorous public health training at Brown that prepares them to conduct research, inform policy change and improve the health of populations in Rhode Island and beyond.

“By creating a direct path for our students into Brown University’s School of Public Health, we are expanding access to advanced training in a field where highly talented professionals are urgently needed,” said Bryant University President Ross Gittell. “This pathway highlights our commitment to developing future leaders in the health care sector and ensuring that a Bryant education positions graduates to make a meaningful difference in our communities.”

More information about the program is available on the School of Public Health website.